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Divine Intimacy Radio: Spiritual Life Courses

49 self-contained mini-courses on the spiritual life. Each takes just 15 minutes per day, completable in one week.

Where would you like to begin?

“I want to learn the basics of the spiritual life”

The essential framework: the universal call to holiness, the Interior Castle, and the three phases of spiritual growth.

Start with A1, A2, or A3 (any order)

“I want to start a prayer life”

Why prayer matters, how to set up your prayer time, and the ancient art of praying with Scripture.

B1, then B2, then B3

“I want to understand what's happening in my prayer”

When prayer changes, grows quieter, or goes dry — something profound may be happening.

C1 or C4

“I want to deal with spiritual highs and lows”

Understand the battle within and learn Ignatian discernment of consolation and desolation.

D1, then D2

“I want to grow in virtue and self-knowledge”

Discover your predominant fault, or take the gentle path of St. Therese's Little Way.

E1 or E4

“I want to understand my suffering”

Everything is willed or permitted by God. Your suffering has meaning and redemptive power.

F1, then F2

“I want to strengthen my marriage spiritually”

Apply the Interior Castle to married life and learn to resist spiritual attacks on your relationship.

G1, then G2

“I want to be inspired by a saint”

Walk with St. Therese of Lisieux or Fr. Jacques Philippe as your spiritual guide.

H1 (Therese) or H4 (Philippe)

“I want to evaluate a practice someone recommended”

Centering Prayer, mindfulness, yoga — evaluate popular practices in light of Catholic tradition.

I1, I2, or I3

“I want to take the deep journey through Teresa's castle”

The complete journey through all seven mansions of the Interior Castle. The full spiritual life.

J1 through J7